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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20
ihe Virginia and the Southern IGis-
t0rfQaI Societies.

Mr.. II. 4. Brock. who has been for
some two months the secretary Of the
Southern Historical Society as well as
Of the Virginia Historical Society,
which organizations are separate and
distinct, has now in preparation i'm
portont and highly interesting volumes
for each, which, it is hoped, will be
ready for delivery to the members Of
the societies severally about the begin
ming Of the next year. The volume OF
the Southern Historical Society will In-
clude the paroles of the Army of North
trn Virginia April 80, 1860, 0rom the
originals which came TO the society
from the late Judge Robert Odld. Con
iederatc States commissioner for e.
change OF prisoners) with due intr3duc-
ton. The volume OF the Virginia His
torical Society will be n careful abstract
Of the proceedings of the Virginia Com
psny, of London-16l9- -l62j-prepared
from the original records in the library
OF Congress by the late hmented AMI
learned Conway Robinson, LII. d.,
and will be edited with an introduction
and notes by Mr.. Brock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20

DiSfinguiShed Pythians Enter
Iained Last Evening

Hon. Howard Douglas, Supreme
Chancellor Of the knights of Pythias
Of the World, reached Richmond yes.
terday evening at o'clock by the New
York steamer. He was met at the
wharf by committee and escorted 10
Ford's Hotel. About 6:3j o'clock Hon.
Thomas II. Ninelson, Grand ChaUcel-
lor Of Virginia, arrived in the city on the
Chesapeake and Ohio train. He, too,
was met by n committee OF Pythians
and escorted to the residence Of Mr.
John G. Teller, Keeper OF Records and
Seals.
Last night there was Joint session
Of Syracuse and Old Domini0n lolges
and the secret work of the order was
e1emplified. After that, about Ii
o'clock. the visitors were taken to Piz
zini's up town store, whore banquet
was served under the supervision Of
Mr. Frank p. Burke. The menu con
sisted Of all the delicacies of the season,
which the company enjoyed cum, g'tsi0
When full justice had been done to the
edibles Hon. ID. c. Richardson in elo-
,ueut terms welcomed the guests Of the
evening.
The regular toasts were then read, as
follows:
1.-The Order Universal" " Responded
toby Supreme Chancellor Douglas, who
atthe same time took occasion 10 acknow-
ledge his qualification at the reception
accorded him and pleasure at meeting
such body of representative Pythians
of the capital city of the Old Domin.
ion.
1.-THE Grand Lodge OF Virginia.
Responded TO by the Grand Chancellor
Of the State, L. II. Virnelson, of Ports
mouth.
"Ihe Subordinate Ledges OF the
State" was responded 10 by Vice Grand
Chancellor Beverley l. Crump, OF Rish-
mond.
The fourth and last toast" Vir'
ginia WAS responded 10 by Hon'
William Loyenatein.
Mr.. Teller read a number Of tele
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20
MASHED Has uIPBONEs
A BeIt slipping causes Probably
Fatal Accident.

Charlie Mann, a ten-year-old boy,
residing with his parents at 6O9 High
street, Oregon Hill, and employed at
the Tredegar Iron-Works, yesterday
met with an accident which it is
thought beyond doubt will prove fatal.
About . O'Clock in the afternoon he
was at work rs usual near the machine
With which the iron for horse-sboes is
bent, when the belt slipped of the pull
ley by which the machinery is operated.
Thcconsequence was that the machine,
weighing about 2, coo pounds, fell back,
and striking the boy in the left side,
mashed his hipbones in, causing inter
nal injuries of the most serious nature.
The city ambulance was summoned
and responded quite promptly, with
Dr. Irvine in charge. The unfortunate
youth was taken home, and Dr. Ire
william and DR.. Irvine dressed his
wounds. Circumstances were such that
the family physician could not attend,
and for this reason DR. 1revillian, resi-
dent physician at the almshouse, was
called in and assisted in the operation.
The boys arms and legs were also
very badly burned.
At midnight the unlortuuate's condi-
ton was very serious, and it was not
expected that he wouldliye tlllmorning
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20
TmE Ciry.s poN.sNsr0vs.
Action octi,e Committee Ou OroundS
and DuilIings.

The City Council Committee on
Grounds aud nl.-iiu mc. last night
Claiuran Ecndier presiding.
AI,ltor from l.. II. Doughty, Jr,
asked compensation for time lost by
injuries inflicted while at work on the
new City Hall The communication
was referred to the woodwork foreman
for investigation.
An adverse opinion was received from
the City Attorney rs to the committee
lieht TO u-e money received from TIN
nirc Of boats and rental OF rcfreshment
privileges at tie Ncw-Eeseryoir Park.
The SSf 03 recently received for boat
liIe from July 2ith to August 3lst will.
therefore, have to be depoiitei to the
city 5 credit.
Mr. Andrew EIause, to whom was
awarded the privilege OF selling roire-h-
m6nts at the. New-Htservoir Park ap-
pe.red before the committee and asked
that his contract with the city be SO
guarded as TO rrotcct his right o.
property in the rciIeshment stands
which he lad erected in case he Is
Lot given tie contract next year.
Tie committee agreed to do this,
and It was decided that in case tAe
rnvilepc is not awarded him next ycar
fiat the buildings shall be sold by az
bitratICn.
Nh Krausc expressed the intention
az conducting a restaurant on th
grounds during the winter for the con
ycDitnce OF skating and boating par
tics. Ac.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20
Rooms at Madison school.

The two rooms at Mad son School
now being refitted will be finished in a
short time, when the children to fill
them will be Withdrawn from the LON
bardy Street School.
The reason that these Improvements
were not made during the vacation was
that the school authorities hoped that
they would have ample accomm0da-
tions without these two rooms, bu. they
were disappointed the enrolment
being about 900 more this year than
last.
II is indeed very doubtful wheth er
with the three new schoOl-houses all OF
the children of the city can be accom-
modated in the public schools. If not,
tbenColonel Cary will recommend that
other buildings shall be rented at once.
There ere three vacant rooms in the
Lombardy-Street School, and it is pro-
Dosed TO iii them with children belong
ing to primary grades. Children who
we're unable 10 find accommodations at
EIbs or Madison School may apply.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20

wooden versus Iron POies-QuicIs
Track-Iayiug.

The Electric Street-Car Company are
diligently at work putting up tie poles
upon which to string their wires, aud
they plant SIX to q square. The poles
are substantial but not beautiful il
their present state. When painted
they Will look some what better.
The arrangement at first was that ne II
iron poles ike those used on Main
street by the electric-light company
should he erected on the principal
thoroughfares, but by later agreement
with the city authorities wooden ones
we're substituted. 1t was represented
that the latter would he stronger and
much safer than the other.
The company are about putting the
finishing touches to their track. Su-
perintendent Dollard says that the
quickest time in track-laying was male
on Ashland street between the Old and
New reservoirs, where one aud one hall
miles were laid in four days. The neXi
was on the Clay y-street route, In which
two and ole bslf-miles were laid in ten
DAYS. Better time could have been ef-
focted but for unexpected Interruptions,
but this is pretty fast for Richmond,
and reflects credit upon the contract
ors and their woTkmen.
Yesterday the work OF stringing the
wires was begun.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20

The following jurors have been sum
moncd to try criminal eases IN the
Eustinps Court this month Messrs.
Josiah Ryland, Jr., Robert l.. Nande-
,enter, Andrew Antoni, Jr., John F..
folcr. Andrew Parker (colored), James
". Render, W. W, Tribbett, William
r. sneider. Presley C. Edwards, Alfred
Mabry (colorcd). August Hetyer' Fred
erick Il. CARRIER, 4. W. Garter (col-
orcd), L. L. Parhsm, William
n. Iatum, j. c. Willis (colored), Z.
N. Crump, Theodore p. Mayo, D..
O'Sulliyan, J. Pryor Davis, Il. Beecher
TAYLOR (colorcdl, A. w. Dunn, II. A.
Cox. Thomas n. White, Raphael Fer
randipi. II. Tate Evans, Earnest &.
Taylor, David A. Brown, Henry Moore
(colored), Clement Brooke, Henry Il.
Crensbaw. and Charles j. b. Hare.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20
DRILLING FOR WATER.
Abundant supply Gotten in HAN
chester "a 100 Get.


4 year or more ago Mr. Samuel Ii.
Pulham, Of Richmond, purchased s y.-
ral lots in Manchester on the south side
of Seventh sIco5 lctwcen McDonouch
and ICuy, and Immediately built there
ON double tenement frame hoJse-.
Ncn were put 10 work f. dig we'll in
.ne Of the back yards, and several ci-
fonts were made. and the undertaking
Was finally ahandoaod whcd abou,
forty feet of solid rock had been p-ne-
tIat,d.
Aitl the lapse Of some months and
scciug no other good way to secure
water, Mr.. Pulliam engaged Nr. Shcp-
pord, a contractor wLo boios Artcsian
wells, anil .eyoial week ago he went to
work with a machine somewhat similar
t0 those used for driving pile. A hole
six irchcs in diameter was made, ami
after going about sixty feet moro tis-
swc in the rock was reached and a
vein of pure, cold, and cle4r water
taTpcd. The flow was SO bold that
although a pump worked by steam
engine was put to work the opening
could not he pumped dry.
The water does not reach the surface
by several feet, but a lamp has been
jut in and the supply is abuudaut
Had the opening been sunk through
the rext stratum Of rock the prohl-
}ility is that the pressure there wouil
have been sufficient to force the water
to tie surface.
1bc well altogether cost Nlr. Pulliam
S7O0 or more He is having another
one suuk on his property situated ON
the opposite side Of Seventh street east
nf Slmmes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20
A nOMN-TOWN MERCHANT

"A having passed several slesplsss nighta
disturbed by the agonics and cries Of a suffer
ing child, aud becoming convinced that MRS.
WISsLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP was jH.t the
article needed. procured supply for tho child.
On reachiug home and aclusinilng his wifs
With what he hsd done she refused 10 have IL
administered 20 the child, az she was strongly
10 favor Of Homeopathy. That aight The caus
pa,scd in suffering ana the parents without
1leep. Returning htns ths day following the
father found the baby still worse, and while
contemplating another Sleeplsss nisst the mo-
tber stepped from the room 70 attend - some
domestic duties and lefI shS father With the
child During hex sbsenee no administered
portion Of The Soothing Syrup TO the baby aAd
eald nothing Ths! right all hands slept we'll.
and tho li,llo fellow awoke in tie moraing
bright and happy. The mother was delgssel
win the sudden aud wsa1erful change, and,
although at frs. offended ag tbs deception prae-
decd upon her, has continued - use the syrup,
and suffering, crying babies and restless nights
have disappsarsd. ) single trial * the syrup
never yet failed 10 relieve the baby and over.
come the prsiudicss Of ths mother Sold b. all
dsugsls1s. IS Cents bottlc. 50 2o-ood
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20
THE NEWS OF MANCHEsTER.
PERSONAL and Other Notes from Our
sister city.

The September term Of the Hastings
Court opened yesterday. There WAS
no grand jnly, and there are only one
or two cases to be tried in which any
interest is felt. The session will in all
probability not last longer than this
week.
4 petition will he presented to Post.
master II. a. Jordan in day or two
signed by nearly all the merchants and
bus ncss-men Of the city asking him to
take the proper steps to secure a Sun
day mail. AT present there is no mail
received here or sent from here from .
+. NJ. Saturday TO $3.50 A. NJ. Monday.
The Mi ioDary Society Of the Balm
bridgc-Street Baptist church met Sun
day afternoon after suspension
through the summer months This So
ciety is doing a good wo;k in educating
ministerial students at Richmond Col
lcge.
There wee all-day services at Proyi-
donce Methodist church, in Chesterfield,
Sunday, conducted by Rev. George 9.
Nsnderslicc, formerly Of Manchester
About two hundred persons were in at
tendance.
Services in the city churches were
quite largely attended Sunday. Rev.
Mr.. Gibson, of Petersburg, preached AT
the Meadc-Memorial church, Rev. Mr..
Anderson, Of Williamsburg, at the
Presbyterian, and the other pulpits
wee filed 10y their respective pastors
Miss Leila c. Ballowe, who was quite
i'll in Albcmarle county, is now conva-
lescent, and it is thought will soon be
able TO return home.
Mr.. +. ". Wcisigcr left yesterday
for Cohoke to spend a day or two fish
ing. Mr.. Arthur l.. Adamson will 60
down to-day.
Mrs. C. b. Boston returned yesterday
from Goochland county, where she spent
tie sun ner.
Miss Susie Gregory, Of Chesterfield,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. I. VI. Fcnd-
lev. Oh Porter street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20
ne GETS a Beating aHd Broken
Nose.

Sunday about noon L. II. Baker was
arrested on the charge of feloniously
nssaulting and cutting Elijah Bethel
with some sharp instrument. Police
Justice Richardson being applied to by
friends of the accused went TO the First
police-station and examined the wit
nefses on the motion for bail, The
testimony showed that Bethel was
making an assault upon his wife
when Baker, who was ia ga adIonl,,
ing room, interfered and Bslhei
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20
The IrYinG.i,nII psmocrat..

Tonight at the hall corner Of Cary
and Laurel streets the Irving Hall
Democracy will have a rally under the
leadership Of their president, J. II.
Conner, Esq. The candidates and q
number Of other speakers will be pres
ent TO address the people. Most OF the
Democratic clubs Of the city will attend
as bodies or 10y delegations
Fulton Democratic Club will meet at
Sixth and Louisiana streets, where con
yeyanccs will be taken to attend the
club meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20
Gent ON for re,onioua Cutting.

The most important case. before the
Police Court yesterday morning was
that Of William Walker (colorell,
charged with fcloniously stabbinG and
woundins Florence Davis. the wound
"A woman said Walker came to her
house drunk Saturday night between
tie hours OF T. aud / O'Clock, broke
the door open, and came intoh-r room.
s he threatened to have him arrested.
This led to words. Walker got mad
and attacked her With a knife, cutting
her twice, once on the left arm and once
on the head. lie then took her keys
opened lor trunk, and helped himself to
ler money, amounting TO 81. The
Keys were found in his pocket when
searched by the officers at the station
house.
The accused gas sent on TO the grand
irv. bal was refused, and Justice
Mchardson called Commonvealth's-
t.oruov Wits attention t. the fact
Hat Waller va, under bonds in the
sum OF SEQ for his good behavior when
uc committed the offence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20

been n prisoner. He dares not go ont.
Ridiculous and unsupported as the sus-
picions against him are, some of the
colcred people are persistent and vio-
lent in their threats. Not day passes
but they howl and ieer at him when he
makes bis appearance in the yard. a
few nights ago they made noisy demon
STATIONS, and so daring baye they be
come that the continual presence of a
policeman in that neighborhood is de
manded.
Whatever may have been Chris's Of
fences against the dead, there is no rea
son at all to suppose that ever he laid
violent hands upon the living, and there
fo e the long-continued persecution
which he bas received from the people
Of lis race is little to their credit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20

grams and letters, among them one
from Cincinnati, the home OF the Su.
preme Chancellor, sending fraternal
greeting to Virginia, and another from
Portsmouth, the home OF the Grand
Chancellor Of Virginia. An invitation
from Mrs. W. 4. Powell, manager OF
the Richmond Theatre, was read ten
dering to the visitors private box at
that place of amusement ; also, one
from the Mozart Academy conveying
similar courtesy.
Captain Frank W. Cunningham and
Mr.. John W. Tyson sang several songs
and other gentlemen made brief al
dresses, the festivities coming 10 an
end at about o'clock, the company
dispensing at that hour delighted with
the evenings enjoyment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20
ro,,,o,ofrr,. nlanncasnip.

Thcfuneral Of Mrs. Harriet Blsuken-
,lp. who died on Saturday evening
took place from the residence Of her
son. Major Is. L. Blankenship, so1th
Ihnd street, at I o'clock yesterday
AFTERNOON. The spacious rooms of the
first floor were filled with sympsthizlng
friends, among them many OF our
prominent citizens, and n goolly num-
Ter Of young people with whom the
deceased Was so deseryedly popular.
DR.. Peterkin oiliciated, assisted log Rev.
Mr. Nash. The following were the
pall-bearers Active-Messrs r. B.
Munford, George +. Merrill, W. g..
Miller. Arthur B. Clarke, Gervas Storrs,
and Charles Seldom. Honorsry-JOhn
q. Spots, John A. Coke, &. Watson
James, William L. Tanner, Douglass
Baird, ard DR.. II. e. Cabell.
Seldom las there been seen more
beautiful collection of flowers than those
which covered the casket.
The ipterment took place IN Old
Sbockoe-Hill cemetery beside her hus
hand, who preceded hen more than a
score Of years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20
Maaison.ward o.mocrstir rInh.

A purely business meeting Of the
Madison-Ward Democratic Club was
held last night at the City Hall. The
eeInestucss manifested by the members
present indicates that good results Will
ie obtained at the primary election
from the efforts which they have deter
mined TO put iolth.
All classes are represented at the
Naaison-Narl meetings, AMI the
uuauimiiy exhibited shows that old ra-
liable Madison viii continue to be the
banner ward Of the citv.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20
The History Of RichmOnd.

The History OF Richmond, by
Mr.. II. A. Brock, is rapidly progress.
ing. and will he volume OF practical
utility as well as Of intense interest to
all classes Of our citizens Mr.. Brock
has made careful and laborious exami-
nation Of the records of the City COun-
ell and OF other records Of the city for
the whole period Q7S2-lsSO OF It's ex-
istence as such. The publishers will
resume their canvass for subscriptions
on October lst next.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20

then turned upon him. A fight en-
sued, during which Bethel was knocked
down and badly used up. He was cut
in the face and his nose broken. The
ambulance was called and he was taken
to the almshouse for treatment. Tire
doctor who dressed Bethel's wounds
testified that he was not seriously hurt
and would be able TO appear in court
in a day or two. Justice Richardson
thereupon bailed Baker for his appear
apce in court next Thursday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20

judge Beverley r. Wexford, Jr.. of
tie City Circuit Court, is expected to
return tomorrow from Gloucestcr
county, where Ire hos been spending
the summer with bis brothcriu.hw.
General Ialn,owo lie will probably
hold o special term Of the court on
Thursday to hear some case in which
the Richmond anal Allegheny Railroad
Company Is interested. The regular
term dos not begin until some time IN
October.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20
They worry Chris.

Chris. Baker (colored), the alleged
resurrectionist, who. since the disap-
pcarance OF Mrs. Walker and several
others in February last, has been sub.
jected to the persecutions OF the PEG
PIE of his race, 10 this day keeps him
self confined to the Medical-College
grounds For seven months be has
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20

4 colorcd man named William Jones
w2s before the iollcc Court yesterday
morning charged with icloniously stab.
bing and Woundiug jefferson Minson
with a knife. There wtre two wounds.
one on tho arm and the other on the
shoulder, neither of them serious.
The evidence showed that the weapon
was used in soitdcfence, and Justice
Richardson accordingly dismissed the
guep
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20
nenth nrRcy. Mr.. PcttIgrer.

Intelligence has been received of the
death in San Francisco, on the 18th in
slant, Of the Rev. William j. Pctti-
grew, formerly pastor Of "old Syca-
more" church, andmore recently Of the
Third Christian church, OF this city.
A distinguished citizcn Of Richmond,
who knew him well, said yesterday :
"iie was an earnest Christian, n faith
full and devoted pastor. aud scholar
of ripe culture, whose loss will be de-
plored by numerous friends in this
state. who syupathlze sincerely and
deeply in tine bereavement OF his
stricken wife and family
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20
Tho AcnAelnY.

"Lost in the Snow, drama in four
acts. was played at the Academy last
night. 4 large audience was present.
and enjoyed the performance very
much. The piece is good one, anI
the troupe excellent. The third act
vas principally spectacular aud intro
drced a snow sceuc with beautiful
transformations The piece will be re-
ueated tonight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20
AUCTION SALES TODAY.

!. THOMPSON BROWN Il Co, r. NJ. s'ozo
aud DWELLING. frane dwellings, and bald
lug lots IN Fulton.
II. SELDOM TAYLOR. S p. W., threo-ssory
brick dwelling at tho southeast eoraer "
Ffankiin and Seventh stroets.
JAMES b. ELAN, 8 p. NJ, commissioners sale
ielgh streets.
FRED. II. WILLIAMS, ION A. NJ. household
and kitchen furniture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20
TIE Eques-Currieulum 80 the Thc-
gtre.

WOndcriUL iutCrcsting, and IN
stuctiye
That was he unanimous verdict Of
the people who attended Professor
Biistops Eques-Curriculum perform
arce at the Theatre last night. The
house was not crowded, but was COM
iortably filed in every part. and the
show was an admirable exhibition Of
horse sense. 1t VIII be repeated every
night during the week. MGtinees
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-20
raIrTD svAres CrAND JURY.
Names Of Eb0ao Drawn fog October
KIN

The fail term Of the United States
Circuit Court for the Eastern district
a Virginia begins in Richmond on
Wednesday the 9Th Of October, Clerk
TIta.auts has drawn the following
grand Jurors, who Lave been summon
,d TO appear at that time ". ".
Wake. John NJ. Nowlin, f. Il. Lang
scat. A. C. Waddell, Charles L. Via
co. Jnius B. Mosby, William @. Gus
sens, George S. Nashon, Norman
smith. and 5. Blair Morris, all OF Hicl-
moud ". NJ. Couch and John oil
liam, Of Goachland; Myron Baker
Curls. oi Heurico r. B W Beatte.
Simuel Lagan. and Henry Ferguson.
Of Manchester; ID. kemper j. VI.
}hllaud. J.W. Jones, and }. y. Nonton,
Of Prince Edward II. 7. Barlwell, Of
Nottoway; Robert f. Lester, Of Pc
terslurg; and William Ii. Grant, OF
Richmond,
The only case Of importance to he
tried at Tins term is that of Edward
Howell, postmaster at Suffolk, who
is charged with improperly using
stamps.